Claim Details

Chickens are descendants of dinosaurs.

Checked on 2024-09-28

Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 0.9

Justification: The evidence provided supports the claim that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs. All the sources agree that chickens are closely related to dinosaurs, with some even stating that chickens are modern dinosaurs. The genetic link between chickens and Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as the existence of Archaeopteryx, further strengthens the claim. However, the probability is not 1 because the claim could be slightly rephrased for more accuracy, such as "Chickens are descendants of theropod dinosaurs."

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.84

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Are Chickens Really The Closest Descendants Of T-Rex? - Earth Buddies

Another prove of chickens’ close relationship with T-Rex is the finding of one feathery kind of dinosaur. About 85 million years ago, a dinosaur named Archaeopteryx roamed the earth. Archaeopteryx is a close relative to T-Rex and velociraptors. The dinosaur had all the birds’ features, they had wings and feathers all over their bodies.

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T. Rex Linked to Chickens, Ostriches | Smithsonian

The closest living relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex are birds such as chickens and ostriches, ... For decades, dinosaurs were thought to be reptiles: big ones, to be sure, but basically cold-blooded ...

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Decoding Dinosaur DNA: The Surprising Genetic Link Between Chickens and ...

August 30, 2023. 4 Views. Add your reaction. Chickens share a surprising genetic link with the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Decoding dinosaur DNA has revealed this connection. Chickens are modern dinosaurs, carrying the legacy of the T-Rex in their genes. Chickens exhibit behaviors and physical traits that mirror their prehistoric ancestors.

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Genetic Tweaks Are Revealing the Dinosaur Traits in Living Chickens

A Yale paleontologist is blending fossil studies and bird genes to trace the ways dinosaurs transformed into today’s feathered flocks. There's a dinosaur in every chicken. Visuals Unlimited ...

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Five things you probably have wrong about the T rex

Myth: Chickens are the direct descendants of T rex This myth has its origins in truth. All birds, including chickens, are not only descendants of dinosaurs but are themselves dinosaurs .

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